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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1945
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text referencing Patrick Henry and his liberty or death speech with garbled names and dates. The readable elements point to a historical quotation, but the source is too damaged to extract coherent events, places, or dates for a precise summary.
Members meet weekly in the old tea room to discuss allotted topics. Each participant speaks for a fixed time, presenting thoughts to inform citizens gathered for the event.
A chaotic OCR text notes events at St Joseph's parish in Lincoln under St Bernard's Conds planning and a March meeting of Corin thian lodge A F and A M held at the Masonic Temple Worshipful master LaForrest Reine West Concord presided The Concord fire department reports 48 calls for the current year.
Announcement states the engagement of Miss Helen McConnel daughter of Mrs Edgar Beco of Brisbane Australia to Stuart Whitney Cook son of Ha éeocina 42 Garland Road Harvard 1932 graduate and naval officer stationed in the Pacific area. Cook is the brother of Captain Gdiner Cook now in Germany.
Flood levels match a nine year ago peak as the river surges near the Minute Man and Old North bridge, with water blocking the crossing. Forecasts suggest the river may again reach similar heights, the highest in several years.
Lewis E Whitney a former insurance man of Belingham died Monday in town. He never married and had resided with his two sisters Mrs Charles H Towle and Mrs John R Hinton at 29 Hubbard street. The well known resident was active in Bellingham affairs. His funeral arrangements were to be announced.
West Concord Union Church plans a sunrise service on Annursnac Hill near West Concord. Organizers promise a larger gathering than last year with details to be announced closer to Easter morning.
An event is announced for the next meeting on March 10 at 2 oclock. Mand invites Women group members and guests to attend.
Readers ask about premiums and monthly installments for NSLI policies and whether conversion is possible after discharge. Answers cover monthly payment structures, eligibility to convert after five years, and handling of benefits when the insured marries or dies. Guidance includes contacting the Office of Dependency Benefits or First Service Command for case specific questions and using Red Cross channels for contacting servicemembers.
The reader asks if a wife can compel her mother in law to deliver monthly Army bond payments. The answer states the soldier may designate to whom his bonds are sent, and the mother may not be forced to hand them over.
Letter from B M Cambridge explains that a wife should receive the six months gratuity pay awarded on a soldier's death even if the soldier did not designate his wife as beneficiary before going overseas. The author notes insurance and other benefits were not yet transferred and asks where to write.
A partial sentence discusses notification of effect and the requirement or lack of receipt of an insurance certificate. No clear names or dates are provided in the readable text.
A Cohasset reader asks if war bonds issued to a son can be cashed if designated to a co owner. The reply explains payability rules with P O Di markings, and notes widow beneficiaries may receive insurance payments after a husband’s death if properly designated, regardless of other widowed status.
The text directs all military inquiries to the Publications Office at the Headquarters located at 808 Commonwealth Avenue Boston. It assigns responsibility for handling requests to the Publications Office in Boston. The notice emphasizes centralized communication for military matters.
The line from Mary Baker Eddy notes that constant focus on an achievement can dull its impact. It emphasizes disciplined mental clarity as essential to true success.
The Maynard Methodist Church announces a morning service with special music by the choir and organist Mrs Helen Smith. The Lenten sermon topic is The Cross and Love. Church school meets at 9 30 a m with classes for all ages and teachers. A Sunday evening Lenten talk titled We Neighbors is set for 7 00 p m. The annual Good Friday service in Hudson will feature a meditation by Rev Herbert F Fulton. The church official board will meet March 20 at 7 30 p m to discuss urgent business requiring member attendance.
Rev Haley Andrews, Rector urges attendance at March weekend services with communion at 9 30 and 10 45. Church school during the 10 45 service. Mid week Lenten service Wednesday March 21 at 7 30 pm with Louis Pitt Jr of the Episcopal Theological School as preacher.
Rev George A Koponen leads Finnish Congregational Church events including choir rehearsal at 7 30 PM at Wolsey Street. Sunday March 18 features Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 with Miss Doris Kytola soloist. 2 PM preaching in Finnish. Committee on church repairs to meet after service.
Pastor Rev Norman MacLean will lead morning services on Sunday March 18 with a sermon and choir music led by Harold Mettiam and organist Marion L Jones. Church school meets at 9 30 Beginners to Primary and 10 45 Juniors to Seniors. Pilgrim Fellowship at 6 00 led by Natali Goodwin. Midweek Lenten service March 21 features Rev William W Clark as guest speaker with choir rehearsal after devotion.
Rev A H Niskanen announces Finnish worship at 9 30 am and a bilingual sermon on Sunday March 18 with no other services that day Choir practice Thursday March 15 and Sunday March 18 at 10 30 am Boy Scout Troop No. details follow in local notices
The South Acton church announces March union services led by Rev. Mr. Rob and Mr. Tison with Miss Mary Lothrop as organist director. Services are planned for Sunday March 14 at 11 a.m. and Sunday March 18 with the preacher and charge by the two ministers.
The notice lists church activities including a 9:30 am primary Sunday School and a 10:45 am worship service led by Mr Teed. A lecture titled Guardians of the Faith in Ages that were presents 67 slides on the spread of Christianity from the Waldenses to Joan of Arc and John Huss.
Masses at West Concord Church of Our Lady are at 7 8 30 and 10 30 AM on Sunday. Lenten music will be provided by Joseph Fitzgibbons the organist. Sunday school classes will meet after the second mass.
Regular evening services at Pilgrim Chapel on Thoreau Street at 7 40 Sunday March 14. Pastor Key Howard Parsons will deliver the sermon. Special music will be arranged.
Daniels minister announces Sunday services at Concord Church School at 9 45 a m Morning Service and Church Hour with Kindergarten at 11 The minister will preach on So Little Time Music by the Chorus Choir The Young Peoples Group meets in the Vestry at 8 p m The Couples club gathers Saturday evening moving pictures of modern transportation to follow.
Morning worship at the Trinitarian Congregational church will be held at 11 oclock with Rev John Elmo Wallace preaching. Special music will be arranged. Sunday school classes meet at 9 30 in charge of Raymond T Stowe superintendent and at 4 30 p m the Lenten respect service will be held.
Sunday morning masses at St Bernard's Church Monument Square Concord will be at 7 8 15 and 10 o'clock with Sunday school following. The 8 15 mass features the junior choir singing Lenten music and the 10 o'clock mass features the senior choir under Miss Juliet A MacLean.
Elm Street Concord announces Holy Communion at 11:00 am on Sunday with morning prayer and sermon. Midweek service listed for Wednesday March 21 at 11:30 am with Holy Communion and a 1:00 pm viewing by Mrs. Hans W.
Sunday services at 10 45 am and Sunday school also at 10 45 am Testimonial meeting held weekly on Wednesday at 7 45 pm Reading room open from noon to 4 pm on weekdays and holidays The Bible verse Psalm 119 9 is cited as the Golden Text for the Mother Church First Church of Christ Scientist Massachusetts
The regular morning worship at Sudbury Methodist Church is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. with the sermon titled The Cross and Love by the pastor. Church school will meet after the service, and the South fellowship will convene on Wednesday evening, April 5 at 8:00 p.m.
Fragmentary OCR passage references Matthew 45 32 and scriptures. Mentions Baker Eddy and Lesson Series on health and miracle order, claiming unchangeable law. Signals concern about repeating offense and questions about God's action toward Israel.
A fragmented reflection on gentleness, duty, and temper. The speaker links true gentleness to gratitude to the creator and to nature, noting that one should keep temper when possible and acknowledging limits when one cannot.
Nearly 100 attendance at Concord Lions Club night session at the tea-room. Lion Lawrence presented a new honor roll naming seven members in armed forces. Attendance prizes were awarded. guitar honor for blood donors planned. Next meeting set for Tuesday March 27 with President Rothwell N presiding.
A couple observed a silver wedding anniversary today at 2 F street Dietys za Robert P Lawson. They wed at East ford Connecticut on March 15 1920. Patrolman U S Coast involvement noted with wel koewa Peay.
An underdog Port Concot Bernard's basketball team edged Marlboro by one point at Monument Hall on Sunday. The close contest highlighted late free throws and steady defense as both squads jockeyed for position in the week’s schedule.
Community leaders launch a nationwide war bonds campaign urging citizens to purchase securities. Officials say funds will support the war effort and shine a spotlight on patriotic duty during the emergency period.
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